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IP3 (South East Ipswich) in a nutshell

IP3 covers South East Ipswich, Ravenswood, in East Suffolk and Ipswich. Give your full postcode when you ask for quotes, so the pro can confirm they cover your street.

Local tips for IP3

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Two councils in one district

IP3 is split between East Suffolk and Ipswich. Some councils run their own landlord licensing, so check which one your home is in.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) local authority
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Give your full postcode

IP3 stretches across Alexandra, Bixley, Gainsborough and more, so give your full postcode, not just 'IP3', when you ask for quotes.

Where's this from?postcodes.io (ONSPD) wards
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Busy rental market: book early

Lots of people rent in Ipswich, so if you're letting, book a few weeks before a tenancy starts or renews. No last-minute panic.

Where's this from?ONS Census 2021, Ipswich: 22.2% private rented vs 20.5% England
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New to plumbing compliance checks? Here's what to expect, how to get ready and what it costs, in plain English. Read the quick guide →

England landlord rules: quick version

  • No single certificate: but keep water, heating and sanitation in repair.
  • Legionella: assess the risk for each let.
  • CO alarms: needed where there's a fixed combustion appliance (not gas cookers).

More detail on the Ipswich page. Always double-check on GOV.UK.

Next door to IP3

IP4 · North East IpswichIP2 · South West IpswichIP1 · North West IpswichIP5 · Rushmere St AndrewIP9 · Shotley Peninsula: Capel St MaryIP8 · Copdock

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Frequently asked questions

Which areas does IP3 cover?

IP3 (South East Ipswich, Ravenswood) includes the wards of Alexandra, Bixley, Gainsborough, Holywells, Martlesham & Purdis Farm, Priory Heath, Rushmere St Andrew, St John's (ONS Postcode Directory via postcodes.io).

Which postcode districts are next to IP3?

Neighbouring districts include IP4 (North East Ipswich), IP2 (South West Ipswich), IP1 (North West Ipswich), IP5 (Rushmere St Andrew), IP9 (Shotley Peninsula: Capel St Mary) (ONS Postcode Directory via Doogal). A pro covering IP3 may well cover these too, so it's worth asking.

How many homes are in IP3?

About 14,233 households and 34,308 residents at the 2011 Census, across 765 active postcodes (Doogal / ONS Postcode Directory).

Which council area is IP3 in?

IP3 sits in East Suffolk, Ipswich (postcodes.io). Parliamentary constituency: Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal.

📊 The numbers behind this page
Postcode district
IP3 1
Areas covered
South East Ipswich, Ravenswood 2
Active postcodes
765 3
Households (2011 Census, via Doogal)
14,233 2
Population (2011 Census, via Doogal)
34,308 2
Electoral wards
Alexandra, Bixley, Gainsborough, Holywells, Martlesham & Purdis Farm, Priory Heath, Rushmere St Andrew, St John's 4
Parliamentary constituencies
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk Coastal 4
Local authority
East Suffolk, Ipswich 4
Households in converted/shared houses (Ipswich built-up area)
2.2% 5
  1. ONS Postcode Directory
  2. Doogal
  3. Doogal / ONSPD
  4. postcodes.io
  5. ONS Census 2021

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